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question 32

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A 17-member committee must elect one of four candidates: R, S, T, or W. See the preference schedule below. $\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\text { Number of }$
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$\begin{array}{lllll}&6&4&3&4\\\text { First choice } & \mathrm{R} & \mathrm{S} & \mathrm{T} & \mathrm{W} \\\text { Second choice } & \mathrm{S} & \mathrm{R} & \mathrm{S} & \mathrm{T} \\\text { Third choice } & \mathrm{T} & \mathrm{T} & \mathrm{R} & \mathrm{S} \\\text { Fourth choice } & \mathrm{W} & \mathrm{W} & \mathrm{W} & \mathrm{R}\end{array}$
-R wins using the plurality method. Could those members who most prefer W vote strategically in some way to change the outcome in a way that will benefit them?

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Definitions:

Signal Detection Theory

An approach to evaluate the capability of identifying information-carrying patterns from random ones that interfere with the information.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus required to be perceived by the senses.

Top-Down Processing

A cognitive process that emphasizes the importance of concepts, expectations, and memory in interpreting sensory information.

Difference Thresholds

The minimum difference in intensity between two stimuli required for detection 50% of the time, also known as the just noticeable difference (JND).